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Bortezomib induces erythema multiforme-like cutaneous adverse effects: report of two cases

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    Edwin Bölke

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Gerber, P., Bölke, E., Buhren, B. et al. Bortezomib induces erythema multiforme-like cutaneous adverse effects: report of two cases. Wien Klin Wochenschr 121, 723–724 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-009-1267-7

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